UNRAVELING STAFF ENGAGEMENT: AN EVALUATION OF LIBRARY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS IN S.D.M INSTITUTIONS, DHARWAD, KARNATAKA, INDIA
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Employee involvement and empowerment have emerged as prominent themes in contemporary human resource development discourse. Rooted in the belief that organizations should empower employees to shape their own destinies and actively contribute to organizational goals, employee involvement represents a fundamental shift in organizational design and management philosophy. This article explores the underlying principles and practices of employee involvement, emphasizing the importance of fostering a supportive organizational culture and implementing empowerment-friendly systems to facilitate innovative employee engagement initiatives.
Drawing upon insights from human resource development literature, this article delves into the multifaceted dynamics of staff involvement and empowerment. It examines the philosophical underpinnings of employee involvement, highlighting its transformative potential in reshaping organizational structures and enhancing employee morale and productivity. Moreover, the article elucidates the role of organizational culture in fostering an environment conducive to employee empowerment, emphasizing the need for leadership commitment and supportive systems to facilitate meaningful employee participation.
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Employee involvement, Empowerment, Organizational culture, Human resource development, Organizational designDownloads
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